Located in a charming, hip city nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the woods of Maine, Khoury College’s Portland campus is an exciting place to study computer science. As part of the Roux Institute, the campus and curriculum are integrated with the local needs of Maine’s largest city.
A vibrant tech economy
Learn more about the high quality of life and thriving city that surrounds our Portland programs.
Programs offered in Portland
A campus with a community mission
The mission of the Roux Institute is to serve the state of Maine and boost its thriving tech economy. From its research to business partners, Roux is driven by a community-driven ethos that fosters collaboration with a variety of nonprofit and K-12 partners.
From Jackson Lab to Maine Health, the campus has hosted research and business organizations in downtown Portland. Highlighted research pillars include computational medicine and human data interaction, as well as the Institute for Experiential Artificial Intelligence. Year-round startup incubators and dozens of companies provide students the opportunity to make an impact locally and beyond.
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Student experience: Collaboration and exploration come together
With the arts and culture of downtown Portland at your doorstep, along with renowned cafes and restaurants, you’ll find something exciting happening every day in this city. Take a quick walk to the ocean, or explore the state’s many acres of forests and lakes.
The campus offers a variety of spaces for students to learn and engage on projects together: the Collaboration Cafe, breakout rooms, and open-planning classrooms with mobile furniture. Art displayed on campus weaves together the work of Portland-area artists with the educational programs on campus.
Great views, great vibes
Check out the Roux Institute at Northeastern’s campus in downtown Portland with Kris Barnes, a Khoury College alumnus.
Featured faculty: Scott Valcourt
Scott Valcourt is an associate teaching professor within Khoury College at Northeastern’s Roux Institute in Portland. As a national research leader in cyber infrastructure, Valcourt has been part of the development of more than a dozen worldwide networking technologies.
